Research Intern: Cyber-Physical Systems

Ericsson; Uusimaa; Hybrid; EUR 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson Research in Jorvas, Finland, seeks a Research Intern for the Cyber-Physical Systems team. You will develop novel concepts and algorithms at the intersection of mobile networks, the web, and agentic AI, contributing to patents and research output.

The role offers hybrid work (minimum 3 days in office) and could start in Summer 2027 or earlier as flexibly as possible, joining a global organization shaping future mobile networks.

Qualifications

• Proficient in programming with a strong analytical mindset.
• Clear written and spoken English communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Skills

Programming

Analytical skills

Communication in English

Teamwork

Education

BSc or MSc student

Tools

HTTP/IP protocols

REST/Web API

OAuth/Web services

AI concepts (agent harnesses, LLMs)

Job description

Grow with us

We are looking for a Research Intern to join the Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) Research team at Ericsson Research, Jorvas, Finland. In this role you will develop novel concepts, solutions, algorithms and patents at the intersection of mobile networks, the web and agentic AI. You will be exposed to a global organization developing groundbreaking technology that truly changes the world, and you will help shape the future of mobile networks. Our team works with network platform services, network APIs, application protocols, standardization, interoperability and AI agents connected to the real world through the network. What we value most is a genuine drive to understand how things work end to end.

We work in a hybrid set-up, minimum 3 days a week at the office. You could start this full time work in the Summer 2027 or flexibly even earlier.

Skills you bring

• High proficiency in programming
• Strong analytical skills and curiosity to experiment with new technologies
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English
• Ability to work both independently and in a team

Core technical competences

• Internet protocols and technologies: e.g. HTTP, IP, routing, DHCP, DNS
• Web technologies: REST, Hypermedia, Web API design, OAuth, web services
• AI topics: agent harnesses, LLMs and Agentic AI concepts, algorithm optimization

Advantageous

• Hardware (HW) design
• Network programming, protocol-stack development
• IoT protocols and device communication

Example topic areas

• Connecting AI agents to the real world through the network
• Trust, identity and access for AI agents
• AI + Devices

Eligibility

• Actively enrolled as an BSc or MSc student

Why join Ericsson?

At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Primary country and city: Finland (FI) || Jorvas